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Brother Laser Printer USER'S GUIDE HL-5270DN HL-5280DW For visually-impaired users You can get product support, the latest driver updates and utilities, and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and technical questions. Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com or accessing it quickly if you can read this User...'s Guide thoroughly before you can use it from the CD-ROM directly. Note: The HL-5270DN is not available in a convenient place so you use the printer. Please read the ...
Brother Laser Printer USER'S GUIDE HL-5270DN HL-5280DW For visually-impaired users You can get product support, the latest driver updates and utilities, and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and technical questions. Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com or accessing it quickly if you can read this User...'s Guide thoroughly before you can use it from the CD-ROM directly. Note: The HL-5270DN is not available in a convenient place so you use the printer. Please read the ...
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...button ...49 Back...49 Set ...49 v Table of Contents 1 About this Printer What is in the box? ...1 Interface cable ...1 Front view ...2 Back view ...3 Positioning the printer ...4 Power supply ...4 Environment ...4 Network features...5 2 Printing Methods About paper ...printer driver 24 Carbon copy printing...25 3 Driver and Software Printer driver ...26 Features in the printer driver (For Windows 28 Features in the BR-Script (PostScript® 3™ language emulation) printer driver (For Windows®)......36 Features in the printer driver (For Macintosh 39 Uninstalling the printer driver...
...button ...49 Back...49 Set ...49 v Table of Contents 1 About this Printer What is in the box? ...1 Interface cable ...1 Front view ...2 Back view ...3 Positioning the printer ...4 Power supply ...4 Environment ...4 Network features...5 2 Printing Methods About paper ...printer driver 24 Carbon copy printing...25 3 Driver and Software Printer driver ...26 Features in the printer driver (For Windows 28 Features in the BR-Script (PostScript® 3™ language emulation) printer driver (For Windows®)......36 Features in the printer driver (For Macintosh 39 Uninstalling the printer driver...
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... Recycled Paper Bond Paper Thin Paper Thick Paper or Thicker Paper Transparencies Thicker Paper Envelopes Env. Thick 6 The names for the paper trays in the printer driver and this guide are as follows: Paper tray Multi-purpose tray Optional lower tray unit Duplex tray for each printing method by clicking p in the...
... Recycled Paper Bond Paper Thin Paper Thick Paper or Thicker Paper Transparencies Thicker Paper Envelopes Env. Thick 6 The names for the paper trays in the printer driver and this guide are as follows: Paper tray Multi-purpose tray Optional lower tray unit Duplex tray for each printing method by clicking p in the...
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... (0.19 in.) B6 4.23 mm (0.16 in.) 5.0 mm (0.19 in.) 4.23 mm (0.16 in.) 5.0 mm (0.19 in the tables below. Note When using PCL (standard driver) emulation, the edges of the paper that cannot be printed on are 4.32 mm (0.17 in.). 2.
... (0.19 in.) B6 4.23 mm (0.16 in.) 5.0 mm (0.19 in.) 4.23 mm (0.16 in.) 5.0 mm (0.19 in the tables below. Note When using PCL (standard driver) emulation, the edges of the paper that cannot be printed on are 4.32 mm (0.17 in.). 2.
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2. Printing Methods Printing methods Printing on plain paper, bond paper and transparencies Printing on page 6. a Choose the following from Tray 1, 2 or 3 For the proper paper to use, see About paper on plain paper, bond paper or transparencies from the printer driver: Paper Size 1) Media Type 2) Paper Source 3) and any other settings. Windows printer driver 1 2 3 BR-Script printer driver 1 3 2 10
2. Printing Methods Printing methods Printing on plain paper, bond paper and transparencies Printing on page 6. a Choose the following from Tray 1, 2 or 3 For the proper paper to use, see About paper on plain paper, bond paper or transparencies from the printer driver: Paper Size 1) Media Type 2) Paper Source 3) and any other settings. Windows printer driver 1 2 3 BR-Script printer driver 1 3 2 10
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2. For the proper paper to use, see About paper on when paper is automatically turned on page 6. a Choose the following from the MP tray MP Tray mode is put in the multi-purpose tray. Printing Methods Printing on plain paper, bond paper or transparencies from the printer driver: Paper Size 1) Media Type 2) Paper Source 3) and any other settings. Windows printer driver 1 2 3 BR-Script printer driver 1 3 2 13
2. For the proper paper to use, see About paper on when paper is automatically turned on page 6. a Choose the following from the MP tray MP Tray mode is put in the multi-purpose tray. Printing Methods Printing on plain paper, bond paper or transparencies from the printer driver: Paper Size 1) Media Type 2) Paper Source 3) and any other settings. Windows printer driver 1 2 3 BR-Script printer driver 1 3 2 13
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... mode is automatically turned on when paper is put in the printer driver, such as Envelope #9 or Envelope C6, choose User Defined... 2. a Choose the following from the printer driver: Paper Size 1) Media Type 2) Paper Source 3) and any other settings. Windows printer driver 1 2 3 BR-Script printer driver 1 3 2 Note • When you use , see Paper size on page...
... mode is automatically turned on when paper is put in the printer driver, such as Envelope #9 or Envelope C6, choose User Defined... 2. a Choose the following from the printer driver: Paper Size 1) Media Type 2) Paper Source 3) and any other settings. Windows printer driver 1 2 3 BR-Script printer driver 1 3 2 Note • When you use , see Paper size on page...
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...text in the paper tray with the side to be printed on page 105. b Send the data to clear them back in the printer driver. The printer will now automatically print all the even-numbered pages on page 96. c Remove the printed even-numbered pages from the Basic tab choose...emulation) does not support manual duplex printing. Use plain paper or recycled paper. Manual duplex printing from the paper tray a In the printer driver choose the Advanced tab, then choose the Manual Duplex printing mode, and from the output tray and put it may be curled. Follow the instructions...
...text in the paper tray with the side to be printed on page 105. b Send the data to clear them back in the printer driver. The printer will now automatically print all the even-numbered pages on page 96. c Remove the printed even-numbered pages from the Basic tab choose...emulation) does not support manual duplex printing. Use plain paper or recycled paper. Manual duplex printing from the paper tray a In the printer driver choose the Advanced tab, then choose the Manual Duplex printing mode, and from the output tray and put it may be curled. Follow the instructions...
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... Note • The screens in the paper tray or MP tray. It will print page 2 and then page 1 on . b For the Windows printer driver 1 Open the Properties dialog box in the printer driver. 2 From the General tab, click the Printing Preferences icon. 3 From the Advanced tab, click the Duplex icon. 4 Make sure that the...
... Note • The screens in the paper tray or MP tray. It will print page 2 and then page 1 on . b For the Windows printer driver 1 Open the Properties dialog box in the printer driver. 2 From the General tab, click the Printing Preferences icon. 3 From the Advanced tab, click the Duplex icon. 4 Make sure that the...
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Printing Methods For the BR-Script printer driver 1 Open the Properties dialog box in the printer driver. 2 From the General tab, click the Printing Preferences icon. 3 From the Layout tab, choose Orientation, Print on both sides of the paper automatically. 23 The printer will print on both sides of the paper automatically. 2. The printer will print on Both Sides (Duplex) and Page Order. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK.
Printing Methods For the BR-Script printer driver 1 Open the Properties dialog box in the printer driver. 2 From the General tab, click the Printing Preferences icon. 3 From the Layout tab, choose Orientation, Print on both sides of the paper automatically. 23 The printer will print on both sides of the paper automatically. 2. The printer will print on Both Sides (Duplex) and Page Order. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK.
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d From the Advanced tab, choose Duplex and Use Duplex Unit or Manual Duplex, and then choose Booklet Printing. Printing Methods Booklet printing (For Windows printer driver) a Put paper in the printer driver. c From the General tab, choose the Printing Preferences icon. e Click OK. b Open the Properties dialog box in the paper tray or MP tray. The printer will print a booklet automatically. 24 2.
d From the Advanced tab, choose Duplex and Use Duplex Unit or Manual Duplex, and then choose Booklet Printing. Printing Methods Booklet printing (For Windows printer driver) a Put paper in the printer driver. c From the General tab, choose the Printing Preferences icon. e Click OK. b Open the Properties dialog box in the paper tray or MP tray. The printer will print a booklet automatically. 24 2.
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... p Linux (Mandrake, Red Hat, SuSE Linux, Debian) 1 1 Download the printer driver from http://solutions.brother.com. 3 Driver and Software Printer driver A printer driver is page description language (PDL). Generic PCL Driver 1 p Brother Laser LPR / CUPS driver printer driver p p 26 The latest printer driver can be released after the initial release of our generic PCL Driver. Windows printer driver BR-Script printer driver Windows® 95/98/Me p p Windows NT® 4.0 Windows...
... p Linux (Mandrake, Red Hat, SuSE Linux, Debian) 1 1 Download the printer driver from http://solutions.brother.com. 3 Driver and Software Printer driver A printer driver is page description language (PDL). Generic PCL Driver 1 p Brother Laser LPR / CUPS driver printer driver p p 26 The latest printer driver can be released after the initial release of our generic PCL Driver. Windows printer driver BR-Script printer driver Windows® 95/98/Me p p Windows NT® 4.0 Windows...
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You can change the following printer settings when you print from your computer. Paper Size Multiple Page Orientation Copies Media Type Paper Source ... & Time 1 3 Density adjustment 1 3 Error Message Printout 1 3 1 These settings are not available with the BR-script printer driver for Windows®. 2 These settings are not available with Windows NT® 4.0 and Windows® 2000/XP. 3 These settings are not available with Brother Laser driver and BR-Script printer driver for Macintosh®. 3. Driver and Software 27
You can change the following printer settings when you print from your computer. Paper Size Multiple Page Orientation Copies Media Type Paper Source ... & Time 1 3 Density adjustment 1 3 Error Message Printout 1 3 1 These settings are not available with the BR-script printer driver for Windows®. 2 These settings are not available with Windows NT® 4.0 and Windows® 2000/XP. 3 These settings are not available with Brother Laser driver and BR-Script printer driver for Macintosh®. 3. Driver and Software 27
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... (3). The screens on your PC will vary depending on your chosen settings. Driver and Software Features in the printer driver (For Windows®) For more detailed settings for Duplex or Booklet printing in the printer driver. in this section are from Windows® XP. from None, Duplex or... Booklet (2). b Choose the Duplex / Booklet setting from the File menu of the Printers folder. a Choose the Paper Size, Multiple Page, Orientation...
... (3). The screens on your PC will vary depending on your chosen settings. Driver and Software Features in the printer driver (For Windows®) For more detailed settings for Duplex or Booklet printing in the printer driver. in this section are from Windows® XP. from None, Duplex or... Booklet (2). b Choose the Duplex / Booklet setting from the File menu of the Printers folder. a Choose the Paper Size, Multiple Page, Orientation...
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Driver and Software Change the tab settings by clicking one of the following icons: Print Quality (1) Duplex Printing (2) Watermark (3) Page Setting (4) Device Options (5) Print Quality Resolution You can change the resolution as follows: • 1200 dpi • HQ 1200 • 600 dpi • 300 dpi Note If you use the high quality 1200 dpi setting (1200 × 1200 dpi) the print speed will be slower. 29 Advanced tab 1 23 4 5 3.
Driver and Software Change the tab settings by clicking one of the following icons: Print Quality (1) Duplex Printing (2) Watermark (3) Page Setting (4) Device Options (5) Print Quality Resolution You can change the resolution as follows: • 1200 dpi • HQ 1200 • 600 dpi • 300 dpi Note If you use the high quality 1200 dpi setting (1200 × 1200 dpi) the print speed will be slower. 29 Advanced tab 1 23 4 5 3.
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... directions available for each orientation. Booklet Printing When you have created. Watermark You can save running costs by choosing Manual and clicking the Setting... Driver and Software Toner Save Mode You can put it anywhere you choose Manual Duplex button, the dialog box for the manual duplex settings will...
... directions available for each orientation. Booklet Printing When you have created. Watermark You can save running costs by choosing Manual and clicking the Setting... Driver and Software Toner Save Mode You can put it anywhere you choose Manual Duplex button, the dialog box for the manual duplex settings will...
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Driver and Software You can set the following in Printer Function: (You can jump to the page for each Printer Function by choosing the function name in the list below.) Job Spooling Quick Print Setup Sleep Time Status Monitor Macro Administrator (For Windows® 95/98/Me only) Insert Command/File (For Windows® 95/98/Me only) Page Protection Print Date & Time Density adjustment Error Message Printout 31 Device Options 3.
Driver and Software You can set the following in Printer Function: (You can jump to the page for each Printer Function by choosing the function name in the list below.) Job Spooling Quick Print Setup Sleep Time Status Monitor Macro Administrator (For Windows® 95/98/Me only) Insert Command/File (For Windows® 95/98/Me only) Page Protection Print Date & Time Density adjustment Error Message Printout 31 Device Options 3.
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...timeout setting depending on your printer use the saved macro as forms, company logos, letterhead formats or invoices. 32 A small selection window appears on the frequency of time, it were turned off. Intelligent Sleep Mode automatically adjusts to quickly choose driver settings. You can reprint... a document without sending the data again from the Advanced tab, click the Device Options icon and choose Sleep Time. Note If you make changes to printer memory. In sleep mode, the printer acts as a macro to...
...timeout setting depending on your printer use the saved macro as forms, company logos, letterhead formats or invoices. 32 A small selection window appears on the frequency of time, it were turned off. Intelligent Sleep Mode automatically adjusts to quickly choose driver settings. You can reprint... a document without sending the data again from the Advanced tab, click the Device Options icon and choose Sleep Time. Note If you make changes to printer memory. In sleep mode, the printer acts as a macro to...
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Driver and Software Administrator (For Windows® 95/98/Me only) Administrators have the authority to HQ 1200. Error Message Printout You can choose whether the printer reports problems by printing an error page. The page protection feature allows the printer to create the full-page image to be printed in printer... printing. • WATERMARK LOCK Lock the current settings of full-page images. Selections are AUTO, OFF and Printer Default. 3. Selections are Printer Default (OFF), ON and OFF. 33 Note The Density adjustment is not available when you to do the ...
Driver and Software Administrator (For Windows® 95/98/Me only) Administrators have the authority to HQ 1200. Error Message Printout You can choose whether the printer reports problems by printing an error page. The page protection feature allows the printer to create the full-page image to be printed in printer... printing. • WATERMARK LOCK Lock the current settings of full-page images. Selections are AUTO, OFF and Printer Default. 3. Selections are Printer Default (OFF), ON and OFF. 33 Note The Density adjustment is not available when you to do the ...
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... the currently installed optional unit devices and shows the available settings in the printer driver. When you click Auto Detect, options that are installed on the printer. Note The Auto Detect function is not available under certain printer conditions. 34 Right-click the Brother HL5270DN/5280DW series icon and select Properties to access the Accessories tab...
... the currently installed optional unit devices and shows the available settings in the printer driver. When you click Auto Detect, options that are installed on the printer. Note The Auto Detect function is not available under certain printer conditions. 34 Right-click the Brother HL5270DN/5280DW series icon and select Properties to access the Accessories tab...